The Viper East Demo jet pulling the gear up after a high performance take off. The aircraft features a special paint job on the tail commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Wild Weasel SEAD/DEAD mission.
31 years ago Delta Flight 191 encountered a microburst on approach to DFW and crashed. Thanks to the lessons learned from that tragedy, windshear warning and avoidance has become an integral part of aviation safety management.
America's major airports have gotten a bad rap for aging, outmoded facilities. However, many airports have made large investments to meet the ever increasing demand for air travel.